USFS Water
Information from the U.S. Forest Service on water, including a water cycle poster and water facts.
EE Resource
H2ouse Water Saver Home
Take a virtual tour to investigate the water-saving opportunities in each area of your home. Click on each location to learn about it and get specific advice.
Water Kids
This site, from the Water Education Foundation, provides graphics and text on topics including the water cycle, surface water vs. groundwater, the Earth’s water supply, and water conservation. Their mission is to create a better understanding of water issues and to help resolve water resource problems through educational programs.
Water Footprint Network Calculator
This online tool can be used to calculate an individual’s water footprint.
Water Calculator and Conservation Tips
The GRACE Water Program is home to the Water Footprint Calculator, which estimates the water you use directly from the tap as well as the “virtual water” that goes into producing your food, clothing, and more. The program provides tools, tips and information on water conservation.
USGS Water Science School
This U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Water Science School website offers information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can share your opinions and test your water knowledge.
Safe Drinking Water Foundation
The Safe Drinking Water Foundation is a Canadian organization that provides teaching resources which relate water use to science, social studies, and math.
Job Corps Green Jobs
A “Green Jobs” curriculum and activity guide funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Job Corps Office, and the Conservation Education Program.
Woodsy Owl climate change website
The U.S. Forest Service’s whimsical character, Woodsy Owl, tells students to “Lend a Hand – Care for the Land!” and provides suggestions for participating in conservation efforts. Check out Woodsy Owl on Facebook and Twitter as well.
Wildlife & Wildlands Toolkit
Engaging case studies from the U.S. Global Change Research Program show how climate change is affecting our nation’s wildlife and public lands and how everyone, even kids, can become “climate stewards.”